MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,591 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear brake sticking slightly.
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear brake sticking slightly.
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Oil leak
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Oil leak
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
screws missing from offside panel near exhaust.
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Oil leak
front tyre on 2mm
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the BMW R1100?
Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R298 UGM is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
Across all 1998 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 40,406 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R298 UGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R298 UGM registered?
R298 UGM is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 24 February 1998.
Is R298 UGM safe to buy?
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